Berkeley Parents Network: Bathtubs

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Bathtubs

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Looking for a deep bathtub

June 2004

We plan to remodel our bathroom and would like to replace our standard tub with a deeper tub. Ours is the shallowest tub I've ever used - can't get the depth over 5''! We don't need a jacuzzi tub, nothing fancy, just a tub deep enough for a nice soak. Any ideas about where to find a tub like this? Thanks.
tired of shivering in the tub!

We recently remodeled our bathroom and installed a ''Jason'' (non-jetted) soaking tub. We love it. It is 72'' long by 42'' wide by 23'' deep. My husband and I can bathe together comfortably in it (he is 6'2'' and I am 5'10''). We ordered the tub through ''REED's'' appliance store on Fruitvale Ave. You can look their number up online or in the phone book. I think we paid less than $700.00 for it. There are also lots of choices at www.homeclick.com and www.toohome.com if money is not an issue. Here's to a good soak! Kristi

To Deep Bathtub, I searched long & hard for such a tub. Try ''Tea for Two'' by Kohler. Good luck. mebldwn Deep Bathtub

We put in a deep tub when we remodeled last year. It is a spa tub, but was also sold without the spa. So it has the deep shape without the holes and bubbles. I recommend you visit Jack London Square Bath Gallery in Oakland. Lainie Wachter helped us and found our wonderful tub. Happily Soaking

When we remodeled our bathroom about 10 years ago, we had the same desire--a nice deep bathtub that would fit in the standard amount of space a bathtub normally does. We ended up with a Kohler that's worked out great. Unfortunately, I can't give you a model number, but I can tell you that it's about 2 feet deep. Our contractor picked it up for us, so I'm not sure where it came from, but I remember looking at it in a Kohler catalog at the time. One warning: because the tub is so deep and still has slightly slanted sides the base of the tub seemed narrow to us when we first got it. So, when you take a shower in that tub, you don't have the foot room you would in a shallower one. We've never found it to be an issue, but it's still something to keep in mind. Patty

I don;t know if it would fit in with your remodel plan, but when we remodeled the bath in our 1912 house a few years ago, we bought an antique tub at Omega Salvage. It is the best tub ever! It's 6 feet long, with a lovely sloped back, sits on a pedestal instead of legs, and you can submerge yourself completely under the water. They also had some new reproduction tubs, also deep. Check out some of the reproduction places on the web - Sunrise Specialty is one. G.

Bathtub refinishing

May 2007

Any recommendations on methods and referrals for refinishing an old tub? Our appears to be the original with the house (1939). The interior has become rough and dingy, but otherwise it is a great tub. I've looked at BPN archives, but the posts were several years old. I've heard that the finish can chip easily -- is this still the case? anon

In 04 we had our horrible tub refinished by Miracle Method (925) 685 4411 (www.mmeastbay.com). It cost just under $500 at that time but it was worth it to get a tub that looked like new. We were very happy with the results and it's holding up well 3 years later. It has got a couple of really small chips where we have dropped things in it in that time. The process itself smells really awful but I'm guessing that would be true of any refinishing. Just a warning to keep young ones away especially. refinished tub owner

ours was refinished 4 years ago, before we bought our house (so don't know which company did it, etc.)and while it looked gorgeous when we bought the house one year later it had several chips and 3 years later, major chips and huge peeling areas. we use the tub 3-4 times a week. Certainly it is cheaper and more environmental than replacing, but I think it is probably a temporary (several years) fix that can't be re-done many times. CHris

October 2004

Hello; I saw one previous post on the web site, but am looking for more, and more recent, information. Have you had your bathtub refinished? (instead of buying a new one & replacing) What company did you use? How is it holding up, and how long is it guaranteed for? I'm looking for a company that can do this for an older, oddly colored tub, as we can't afford the new tub at this time. Thanks so much for any advice and recommendations. Would prefer to replace, but will refinish for now

We just used Miracle Method. $500. It has a 5 year warranty. My one complaint is that they did not do the greatest job in protecting the other bathroom fixtures during the spraying. There are some deposits now on our medicine cabinet mirror and the toilet seat lid. It's the kind of thing that nobody else would notice. The tub looks great though. anon

ours was refinished just before we bought our house and 7 months later there are 3 chips and several smaller scratches from average bathing use by our pretty calm children. I think you are supposed to be super careful, the finish is sort of like an extra thick eggshell. Chris

Sept. 2004

Hi, Can anyone recommend someone who can refinish our bathtub? The finish is peeling off like crazy, and we need to get it done soon. I don't know if this is something I can actually do myself, but I assume it is pretty major and entails blasting off the old finish, etc. Thanks in advance

We used Miracle Method around May of this year and things are holding up so far. They transformed our tub from a stained horrible mess with a few rust spots to a new looking white tub. The 'whiteness' has dulled a little - it was positively dazzling in the first week and now it just looks normal white. We were pleased with the results but the smell from the chemicals is really awful while they are doing the refinish. They have a website www.miraclemethod.com. We paid $475 which seemed to be the going rate.

June 2003

I am interested in having 6+ bathtubs refinished instead of replacing them. If you've used this process or researched it, I'd love your input. What does it cost? Is your refinished tub as good as a new one? How long does it take to refinish a bathtub? Who would you recommend or not?

I just went through the process of having the tubs in our Boulder condo refinished. The cost was approx. $175/tub by the first guy who did a horrible job.. turns out he didn't use the proper acid to clean the tubs first. Almost immediately the tubs began peeling around the drain and on the ledges. (I am only telling you this so that you make sure you get a bonded and insured and licensed contractor to do it... we didn't the first time.. and now have to sue the guy for the repair costs in small claims court!) The stripping and second refinish by a better company cost $250/tub and it looks absolutely great. They will usually warranty it for ten years as long as you use the proper products on the tubs. If you have tenants the warranty is industry standard one year. Justi

2002

Has anyone had their tub or tile refinished? I'm remodeling a bathroom and I'm considering refinishing the tub instead of buying new. It's in fine condition but it looks dingy. Any good or bad experiences? Recommendations for a company to do the work? Anyone use a company called Miracle Method?

I used a company called Quality Refinishing in the city. It was not cheap ($400)..probably half the cost of a new tub, but our bathroom on the second floor is hard to get to and the tubs are very heavy. He did a great job, but as he left he said ''Make sure the kids don't bang on the finish with toys.'' That left me a bit puzzled. The spray on enamel is not so thick and they say it can chip. It looks great but how long it wil last is anyone's guess. Lisa

We had a bathtub resurfaced about 2 years ago when we had our bathroom overhauled. Basically the process involves painting an enamel paint coating on the tub which is bonded to the porcelin surface. I hired a guy named David at Master Glaze because he was in the price range ($300-$400... it's expensive) and available the day we needed him. I DON'T recommend him. There are a few drip marks and he failied to putty a small corroded area which in the most visible part of the tub! The Sink Factory recommends a fellow claiming "we wouldn't hire anyone else on the planet!" but he was on the high price end. Frankly, (now) I'd spring for the extra $50. because it should look great for years. Ohmega Salvage recommended the same guy. You could call the Sink Factory for his number.... I don't have it anymore. Claire

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